Housing
Cologne is one of the cities in Germany in which the population is likely to continue growing in the years to come, and the demand for housing is expected to rise accordingly. Cologne is faced with a tight housing situation. Rental and purchase prices are rising continuously. Demand exceeds supply especially in the lower and medium price range and for big flats or houses. Therefore, you should allow yourself enough time for your house hunting.
Supply and demand depend largely on the appeal of a given urban area. The districts near the university (Lindenthal, Sülz) are especially popular and thus housing in these districts tends to be rather high-priced. Due to its central location and the availability of good connections to local public transportation, the university is within easy reach of many parts of the city.